Columbus
The Andalusia Star-News
‘Timeless Fashions’ set for Saturday at historic train depot
AIR Artists Inc. will host “Timeless Fashions: A Tribute to International Fashion Designer Vicky Tiel” this Saturday, April 6, starting at 6 p.m. The fashion show will take place at the historic Andalusia Railroad Depot on South Cotton Street. Tiel began designing clothes in the 1960s and is perhaps the only American to have operated […] The post ‘Timeless Fashions’ set for Saturday at historic train depot appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Scammers try to target Andalusia police chief
On Monday, the April Fools joke might have been on scammers when the number they called was the work cell phone of Andalusia Police Chief Paul Hudson. “They told me I was a Publishers Clearing House winner,” Hudson said. “They knew my full name and my birth date, and told me all I had to […] The post Scammers try to target Andalusia police chief appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Loango residents request county’s help with vicious dogs
A resident of the Loango community addressed members of the Covington County Commission last week requesting help in addressing ongoing issues involving a pack of dogs that are damaging property and, in some instances, attacking and killing other pets. Robin Thompson told the commission that a pack of about eight dogs is the root of […] The post Loango residents request county’s help with vicious dogs appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
PowerSouth dedicates new Lowman Energy Center
Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson was among those on hand last week when PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative, officially dedicated the new, state-of-the-art Lowman Energy Center (LEC) in a special ceremony held on Friday, March 22. The event celebrated the 710-megawatt natural gas facility, which began commercial operation on Sept. 20, 2023. The […] The post PowerSouth dedicates new Lowman Energy Center appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Horry teams up with SureCo to take on health insurance
Robert Horry is best known for his clutch performances during his seven NBA title runs which earned him the moniker “Big Shot Bob.” What many do not know about Horry is his decades-long battle with navigating healthcare in America. That’s why today Horry has signed on as Chief Impact Officer with health insurance platform SureCo […] The post Horry teams up with SureCo to take on health insurance appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Child Advocacy Center prepares for grand opening of new location
The Covington County Child Advocacy Center is putting the final touches on its new home in downtown Andalusia at the former Andalusia City Schools Board of Education. Founded by Covington County DHR Director Lesa Rathel and District Attorney Walt Merrell in March 2015, the CAC will host a grand opening on Wednesday, April 3, beginning […] The post Child Advocacy Center prepares for grand opening of new location appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Mizell Hospital to open STAT clinic in April
To help meet the need for urgent care patients in Opp and the surrounding area, Mizell Memorial Hospital announced this week the opening of the Mizell STAT Care clinic on April 1. Officials said the clinic will treat patients, ages 3 months and older, for acute illnesses and minor injuries. The clinic will be located […] The post Mizell Hospital to open STAT clinic in April appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
City, veterans recognize ‘Vietnam National Memorial Day’
A number of Vietnam veterans, as well as members of the Covington Veterans Foundation (CVF) board were on hand Tuesday for the signing of a resolution in support of Vietnam National Memorial Day, which is on Friday, March 29. The Resolution says: “Whereas, more than 100,000 Alabama citizens answered the call to serve our nation […] The post City, veterans recognize ‘Vietnam National Memorial Day’ appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Covington County’s unemployment holds steady in February
The Covington County preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for February remained the same as January at 3.9 percent, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. The county’s civilian labor force was reported at 14,563 with 13,989 of those being employed in February. While the unemployment rate did not change month-over-month, the 3.9 percent rate is […] The post Covington County’s unemployment holds steady in February appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
APD charges five suspects after weekend altercation involving shots fired
The Andalusia Police Department has arrested one person and has warrants for four others who were involved in an altercation in a South Cotton Street parking lot early Sunday morning. The APD was called to the scene at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Two people were injured as a result of both the altercation and shots […] The post APD charges five suspects after weekend altercation involving shots fired appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Corrections deputy receives Distinguished Service Medal
A corrections deputy who was attacked and injured by an inmate at the Covington County Jail recently was awarded the Covington County Sheriff’s Office’s Distinguished Service Medal during a meeting of the County Commission Tuesday morning. Sheriff Blake Turman presented Joshua Martin with the commendation stating that Martin’s actions may have prevented others from injury. […] The post Corrections deputy receives Distinguished Service Medal appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Students attend Youth Tour, compete for trip to Washington
Covington Electric Cooperative recently sponsored 12 juniors from each high school that it serves, to attend the 2024 Montgomery Youth Tour on March 13-15. Students were selected last fall through an essay competition held at their schools. The CEC Youth Tour delegates joined approximately 130 students from across the state for the Montgomery Youth Tour […] The post Students attend Youth Tour, compete for trip to Washington appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Secretary of State warns residents of misleading election mailer
Secretary of State Wes Allen is warning Alabama citizens of a misleading, unsolicited mass mailing of pre-filled voter registration forms targeting Alabama mailboxes. The mailer is not affiliated with the State of Alabama and has, in fact, been officially discouraged by the Office of the Secretary of State. The Voter Participation Center and Center for […] The post Secretary of State warns residents of misleading election mailer appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Historical Society to host AHA’s Road Scholars program
The Covington Historical Society will meet Thursday evening, March 28, 6 p.m., at the Charles Dixon Room of the Andalusia Public Library. The Alabama Humanities Alliance in Birmingham will be bringing its Road Scholars program. CHS will host Justin Rudder for a free open-to-the-public presentation on the evolution of Black neighborhoods and communities in and […] The post Historical Society to host AHA’s Road Scholars program appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Covington County NAACP to host meeting on April 1
Organizers say purpose of meeting is to discuss ‘law and justice’ issues The Covington County Branch 5049-B of the NAACP invites citizens of Covington County, Alabama to attend a meeting on April 1, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Coleman Center in Andalusia, AL located at 901 C C Baker Ave, Andalusia, AL 36420. The […] The post Covington County NAACP to host meeting on April 1 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia police investigating weekend altercation near Off the Trax Lounge
The Andalusia Police Department is investigating an altercation that occurred in a parking lot on South Cotton Street near Off the Trax early Sunday morning. The APD was called to the scene at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Two people were injured as a result of both the altercation and shots fired during the altercation. No […] The post Andalusia police investigating weekend altercation near Off the Trax Lounge appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia Animal Shelter manager: Don’t be fooled, no online deposits
On a recent afternoon, Andalusia Animal Shelter manager Kayla Robbins received more than 50 messages to her personal Facebook account in the time it took her to drive from her in-laws’ home to her own. All of the messages were from people who wanted to adopt a French bulldog or “Frenchie” from the shelter. Unbeknownst […] The post Andalusia Animal Shelter manager: Don’t be fooled, no online deposits appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
LBWCC pays tribute to 14 in ‘StrongHer’ recognition during March
Throughout Women’s History Month in March, LBW President Dr. Brock Kelley recognized a select group of employees and community members who make the local college and their communities stronger. A total of 14 women were selected for LBW’s “StrongHer” recognition. “Not only do I see the impact these ladies are making throughout the institute and […] The post LBWCC pays tribute to 14 in ‘StrongHer’ recognition during March appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia police to implement policy training system
Nationwide vendor will train officers on latest city, state, federal laws The Andalusia Police Department will implement new and ongoing training for its officers utilizing a nationwide system that is continuously being updated to help law enforcement personnel stay up-to-date on city, state and federal policies. The city council approved Tuesday to enter into a […] The post Andalusia police to implement policy training system appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
FEEDING FRENZY IN ANDY: Several Andalusia restaurants rank among busiest of brand locations statewide
Andalusia had some of the busiest restaurants based on specific brand locations in the state during 2023, according to data tracked and reported by Placer.ai. Placer.ai provides location analytics, such as visit trends, aggregating data from millions of mobile devices. Officials can use the data in different ways, including to promote the city and recruit […] The post FEEDING FRENZY IN ANDY: Several Andalusia restaurants rank among busiest of brand locations statewide appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
The Andalusia Star-News
873+
Posts
3M+
Views
AndalusiaStarNews.com is the digital news site for its affiliated print publication, The Andalusia Star-News. The AndalusiaStarNews.com newsroom is located in Andalusia, Alabama, and covers community news and sports in Andalusia, Covington County, Alabama, and the surrounding area.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.